Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association, SoMLA, is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
Reminder
Just a reminder SoMIRAC has changed their name to SoMLA, State of Maryland Literacy Association. This is to align with ILA International Literacy Association.
Membership is now up and running. www.somla.online Easy online membership for new and returning members.
Membership is now up and running. www.somla.online Easy online membership for new and returning members.
- All logins are first initial and last name. (ex. rgaudiello)
- Password is your choice.
48th Conference Paper Registration Now Open!
If you can't wait for the electronic registration, we have now opened paper registration. You may have Title 1 funds that need to be spent soon. Think of this as an opportunity to use those funds. The link below is the registration form with information for mailing the document.
PAPER REGISTRATION
PAPER REGISTRATION
48th Annual SoMLA Conference
April 1-3, 2020
Joseph J. Fox, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
SoMLA is proud to announce the winners of our annual Joseph J. Fox, Jr. Scholarships. These students were selected from a pool of candidates who have expressed their desire to become educators in the future. We congratulate these individuals and wish them well as they begin this new adventure.
Marissa George Carroll County Public Schools
Aerianna Rich Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Saxon Brown Harford County Public Schools
Marissa George Carroll County Public Schools
Aerianna Rich Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Saxon Brown Harford County Public Schools
Link to International Literacy Association website:
Changes to Website:
4-20-19
4-20-19
- Young Authors page updates
- Western MD Literacy Chapter website added
- Page Edits
- Young Authors Grades 2-8 winners posted
- Common Ground Pre-Conference Information on the News and Updates Page
- ILA 2019 Conference dates added to calendar
- Updates added to Conference page
- New Literacy Chapter added (Western Maryland)
- Conference Celebrities Slides have been updated
- Conference Preliminary Schedule Posted
- Mail-in Registration for Conference is Available
If there is something you wish to see on the site, contact: somlanews@gmail.com